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Bridgetown Advocate in Bridgetown, Western Australia

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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Sep 19, 1947

Page

3

Inquiry into Manjimup Road Board Secretary Case

An official inquiry at Manjimup reviews the resignation by Mr John Smith as secretary of the Road Board and the ensuing disputes with chairman Mr Rees. It examines financial records, figure disputes, health claims, and a bid to split secretary and engineer roles, plus board objections and recommendations.

Manjimup Road Board John Smith Manjimup Johnsmith John Dunphy Rees Ross Smith Williams Prevast Doust Road Board Margereson Muir Hodgson Health Department Ranger Main Road Board Public Works Department Water Board Mr. Doust Mr. Smith L. J. Rees

Referendum on Sale Yards Controversy Sparks Debate

Voting favored six to four on a motion to implement a previous decision about the cattle sale yards. The board considered solicitor advice on the authority to shift pig sale yards as discussions over jurisdiction and potential election referendums continued alongside railway and trucking yard issues.

Scott Mr. Hester Railways Commissioner of Railways

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